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The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is a professional membership organization founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its members and the medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography. The SDMS, with over 2​8,000 members, is the largest association of sonographers and sonography students in the world.

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SDMS Announces 2016 Award and Competition Winners

by
Kelly Stafford

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is proud to announce the 2016 award and competition winners who were honored on September 30, 2016 at the SDMS and SDMS Foundation Awards Dinner during the 2016 SDMS Annual Conference.

SDMS Distinguished Educator Award - The SDMS Distinguished Educator Award is presented to an exceptional educator in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award - The Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award honors a sonographer who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the sonography profession. This award is only given to recognize an SDMS member whose innovation have taken sonography in a new direction.
2016 Joan P. Baker Pioneer Award Recipient
Jim Baun, BS, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS

Stephen McLaughlin Memorial Lectureship - The Stephen McLaughlin Memorial Lectureship was created as a tribute to past SDMS President Stephen McLaughlin for his service to the SDMS and to promote sonographer professionalism within the healthcare community. The lecture is presented each year at the Annual Conference in his honor.

Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award - This award is presented annually in memory of Kenneth R. Gottesfeld, MD, a founding father in obstetrical sonography. Honorees are recognized for superior writing and contributions to the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in 2013.

W. Frederick Sample Student Excellence Award - This award acknowledges outstanding achievement in writing in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. The award is named in memory of W. Frederick Sample, MD, whose tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the field of sonography have influenced sonographers and physicians. Because of Dr. Sample’s dedication to teaching and research, this award is given to outstanding students in diagnostic medical sonography.

Original Research
1st Place
Amanda Barlish, BHSEvaluation of the Relationship Between Pancreatic Echogenicity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus2nd Place
Rachel Gaffney, BASonographic Visualization of the Temporomandibular Joint Comparing Multiple Transducer Approaches

Literature Review
1st Place
Karl Fincken, BSHemodialysis – Improving Arteriovenous Fistula Access through Drug-Eluting Devices and the Role of Vascular Ultrasound Imaging: A Literature Review2nd Place
Abigail ConeThe Role of Echocardiography in Determining Radiofrequency Ablation versus Cryoablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Literature Review

SDMS Poster Competitions – Posters report the results of a research topic review or literature review, scientific process or original research, or a case study. Posters were displayed at the 2016 SDMS Annual Conference.

Student Poster Competition
1st Place
Cam Vu, Kimberly Jones, and Georgia Rudd Scrotal Imaging: Preparation and Stabilization
El Centro College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program 2nd Place
Ashley Breckenridge, Danielle Dowdy, and Emily Bromagen Short-term Effect of Scanning on the Radial Nerve and Flexor Muscle in First Year Sonography Students
University of Missouri Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Program3rd Place
Jodi Pennings and Sandra Graham A Comparison of Thermal Effects Between 2D and 4D Ultrasound on Simulated Fetal Tissues
Grand Valley State University Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program